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An expert-led live streaming workshop for beginners. Learn how to improve and enhance your webinars, talks and lectures using free and low cost software and readily available equipment. Interactive and discursive throughout, get specialist tips, tricks and techniques to better
Discover how to preserve and repurpose historic churches in our engaging workshops, using Ullapool Museum and Strathnaver Museum as inspiring case studies. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding these architectural treasures while honouring their cultural significance. Gain insights from experts on
Two curators at Highland museums have brought significant art works and objects in to the area, borrowing from national and international collections . Dan Cottam, Grantown Museum and Vanessa Martin from West Highland Museum. With case studies and practical know
A 1.5 day workforce summit for staff and volunteers working in rural museums and heritage, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. There will be sessions on fundraising, inclusion, digital volunteering, wellbeing, working with young people and more.
Meet and learn from three people who have led on major capital development projects, transforming their museums. They have had the courage to take on major renovation projects, repurpose old buildings or build brand new ones. Our panelists will share
Mary Miers is an experienced journalist who writes about heritage, the arts and culture. In this discussion, Mary will share useful tips and guidance on working with the media to help you gain coverage for your latest exhibition or museum
A practical introduction to caring for large museum objects, led by Ross McKirdy. Learn about conservation ethics, materials, assessment and documentation, basic treatments, and safe moving/packing techniques. Includes hands-on elements tailored to real objects and the needs of participating museums.
A two-day Breathing Space mini-residency offering peer support and professional development for museum and heritage practitioners across the Highlands and Islands, Moray, Aberdeenshire and Argyll. The weekend provides facilitated time to connect, share skills, explore challenges and reflect on practice